Yuka Inamochi, Yoichiro Ogino, Kae Harada, Kenji Fueki, Yasunori Ayukawa, Masahiro Nishimura, Kenji Maekawa, Youngnam Kang, Toshihiro Hirai, Takuo Kuboki
OBJECTIVES: An increasing number of studies have identified an association between oral health status and cognitive function. However, the effect of oral interventions, including oral health care, dental treatment and oral motor exercises, on cognitive function remains unclear. This systematic review examined whether oral interventions contribute to the long-term improvement of cognitive status. METHODS: Four databases were searched (MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and ICHUSHI Web) to identify randomized and nonrandomized controlled trial studies and prospective cohort studies from inception until 1 September 2023, published in English or Japanese...
March 2024: Journal of Evidence-based Dental Practice